Emergency Medicine Physician - Medicine Hat

Overview

The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH) is a level 3 Regional Trauma referral center averaging 39 000 emergency visits per year with a catchment area of 110 000. Medicine Hat is a community of 65 671+ located in the southeast corner of Alberta and is an excellent year‑round destination for all ages. Medicine Hat has the lowest combined tax rate in Canada, the lowest utility rates in Alberta, and an enviable climate. A mid‑sized city with a strong sense of community, Medicine Hat offers amenities such as recreational facilities, cultural attractions, and is known for its parks and outdoor activities, including the nearby Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.

The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency Department is currently accepting applications for a full‑time emergency physician. The department offers 24‑hour service with 14 full and part‑time Emergency Physicians and a flexible self‑scheduling system.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Dual physician coverage during the day
• Respond to in‑hospital code blue
• Full‑service emergency care including trauma and resuscitation
• CCFP‑EM / RCPSC required to work the higher acuity area of the department; applicants with Emergency Medicine experience may be considered and this requirement may be waived for the lower acuity area.

Additional Responsibilities

Eligibility and Training

Successful applicants shall be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). CCFP‑EM (Canadian College of Family Physicians – Emergency Medicine) or RCPSC (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada) is preferred but not required; successful applicants without designation will work the lower acuity emergency department area.

Certifications

Current ACLS, ATLS; PALS is recommended.

Position Details

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